Wheat Free Cinnamon-Walnut Baked Apples
Warm, tender baked apples filled with a golden, spiced walnut-and-oat mixture — this is the kind of cozy dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on rolled oats, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, and a warming blend of cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, so every bite is nutty, fragrant, and just sweet enough. Because the recipe relies entirely on naturally wheat-free ingredients, there's no substitution juggling or specialty flour hunting required — it simply works as written. Choosing firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Braeburn is key here, since they hold their shape beautifully through the full bake without turning mushy. A splash of water in the bottom of the dish keeps everything moist while the filling crisps and turns golden on top. Finish with a drizzle of honey and you've got a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent without a single grain of wheat in sight.
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4 servings
- 4 medium firm baking apples (such as honeycrisp or braeburn)
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup water
For serving
- 1 tbsp honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a melon baller or small spoon, core each apple from the top, removing the seeds and creating a cavity about 1 inch wide and 1½ inches deep, leaving the bottom of the apple fully intact so the filling stays in place.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, rolled oats, maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Stir until the oats and walnuts are evenly coated and the mixture holds together loosely.
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